P500 My 2023 just arrived

[C2Corvette1]

Got a late evening text that my 2023 P520 just arrived at the dealer. Don't know the color yet but will check it out tomorrow.

 

[Rdrcr]

Woohoo! Congratulations! I remember the day when I got that call too!
Please update with pics!

Mike

 

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[Remington]

Got a late evening text that my 2023 P520 just arrived at the dealer. Don't know the color yet but will check it out tomorrow.

Dont forget to take pics!

 

[Mopower58]

Congrats.

 

[Scoop]

Dont forget to take pics!

Better yet, don't forget to POST pics! 🤣

 

[HiFive]

Time to do the happy dance 🩰🎇🥳

 

[HondaTech]

PSA for anyone looking at a 2023 520, the new colored fenders and side panels aren't gloss. They are molded out of the same plastic the old black plastic was, so the finish is matte.

 

[Remington]

Better yet, don't forget to POST pics! 🤣

Yea that too! 🤔 😂

 

[C2Corvette1]

Woohoo! Congratulations! I remember the day when I got that call too!
Please update with pics!

Mike

Here you go. Traditional Honda Red which is my first choice so got lucky. I am OK with the matte panels as I think they might not show scratches like the gloss version.

 

[Remington]

Here you go. Traditional Honda Red which is my first choice so got lucky. I am OK with the matte panels as I think they might not show scratches like the gloss version.

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Nice buggy!
good luck with less scratches with matt finish. Ive found it shows more

 

[C2Corvette1]

I have been reading about the "noise issue" with the 500/520 and out of curiosity had the technician do a 30 mph drive-by. I was happy see (hear) that it was very reasonably quiet. I was looking for gear whine and heard none. Slightly farty exhaust but that was it. I do have all the usual sound suppression stuff on hand now, but looks to me like not the issue I was expecting, and still useful to get interior noise level at a minimum.

The "drive by" noise level is important to me as when home we will be using it as a local neighborhood vehicle on 35 mph streets. When we are offroad not quite as important.

 

[KyGal83]

Here you go. Traditional Honda Red which is my first choice so got lucky. I am OK with the matte panels as I think they might not show scratches like the gloss version.

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Congrats! I really like they have add the colored side panels. I am hoping to see one in Sandstone soon.

 

[Red500]

Congratulations.

 

[futzin]

Congrats!

The '23 red looks a bit darker than the traditional Honda red. Personally, I like this better.

Looks good, enjoy!

 

[Rdrcr]

I have been reading about the "noise issue" with the 500/520 and out of curiosity had the technician do a 30 mph drive-by. I was happy see (hear) that it was very reasonably quiet. I was looking for gear whine and heard none. Slightly farty exhaust but that was it. I do have all the usual sound suppression stuff on hand now, but looks to me like not the issue I was expecting, and still useful to get interior noise level at a minimum.

The "drive by" noise level is important to me as when home we will be using it as a local neighborhood vehicle on 35 mph streets. When we are offroad not quite as important.

They get noisy “inside” when you add a roof and windshield.

Mike

 

[Mudder]

They get noisy “inside” when you add a roof and windshield.

Mike

Agree, a rubber Quick-shield mat under/behind the seat as sold by forum member @trigger is recommended @C2Corvette1 .
Enjoy that fine looking P520!

P500 - For Sale: Rubber Noise/Heat Shield

As anyone who owns a P5 knows, the noise that comes from behind you is loud. Especially with a roof and windshield on, it just reverberates off of them. Another issue is with the heat that comes up between the seats and the seat belt latch area, just ride through a puddle with a hot engine and...

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[C2Corvette1]

Agree, a rubber Quick-shield mat under/behind the seat as sold by forum member @trigger is recommended @C2Corvette1 .
Enjoy that fine looking P520!

P500 - For Sale: Rubber Noise/Heat Shield

As anyone who owns a P5 knows, the noise that comes from behind you is loud. Especially with a roof and windshield on, it just reverberates off of them. Another issue is with the heat that comes up between the seats and the seat belt latch area, just ride through a puddle with a hot engine and...

hondasxs.com

I have that ready to install thanks to info on this forum. Also thanks to this forum:

Honda roof
Glass windshield with wiper and ceramic UV blocking tint film
Nerf Bars
Rear bumper
Turn signal kit
Mirrors
Primary gearset to reduce cruising RPM
Additional acoustic sound dampening
15"x 7.5" polished aluminum wheels (tires TBD, but probably Blizzaks) for snow and ice on pavement, but mostly daily pavement driving. Saving stock wheels and tires for easy offroading in Colorado

and on the shelf to experiment with.....
Honda 450R muffler and headpipe plus stainless exhaust tubing to fit in series with P520 silencer

 

[Buckaroo41]

Here you go. Traditional Honda Red which is my first choice so got lucky. I am OK with the matte panels as I think they might not show scratches like the gloss version.

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Wasn't too crazy about the change in the panels, but its starting to grow on me. Just received an email from our local dealer, who told me the 2023s will start shipping in May. I placed my order for a new Pioneer 520 on March 18 2022. Sucks to live in Chinada.

 

[gullyjumper]

Very nice !